Accelerated Addictions Counseling and Treatment Certificate
- Cost
- $5,379*
Excel at changing lives
Are you ready to step into a role in an agency or program specialized in helping people? Get on the accelerated track with this certificate!
This program is for you if you have completed—or are currently enrolled in—a master’s degree from an accredited clinical graduate program in:
- social work
- counseling
- clinical psychology
- human services
- other clinical mental health fields
Look forward to finding work in hospitals and nursing homes, institutions for people with developmental disabilities and addiction and substance use disorder centers.
What can you do with an Accelerated Certificate in Addiction Counseling and Treatment?
An accelerated certificate prepares you for a professional role in human services. You also qualify for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling (C.A.D.C.) exam to become an Illinois Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor and will not need other work experience.
Admission: More needed
To get started, you must have completed or be in the second year of a clinical master’s program. We require:
- a transcript from an accredited clinical graduate program
- a screening form (PDF)
You should have no history of alcohol or other substance use or addictive disorders. Or you should be in recovery without recurrence and out of treatment with no criminal justice involvement for at least 18 months.
CLC alumnus Andrea Anderson talks about her academic journey and her career as a licensed mental health therapist and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (C.A.D.C.):
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National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission
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Program Length: 1.5 Years
Full-time students can complete in 1.5 years.
Career Outlook
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Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) is your "go-to person" ready to help you get started at CLC.
Your CCN guides you through the admission process, helps you choose your academic program, enroll in classes and connect you with resources.
Recommended Pathway
This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.
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- Credit for prior learning available
- Dual credit options available
- Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CLC 120 2 HUS 140 3 HUS 151 3 HUS 156 3 -
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Course Code HUS 156 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights HUS 251 4 HUS 253 3 -
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Course Code HUS 253 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights HUS 275 4 HUS 278 1 -
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights HUS 276 1 -
Course Code HUS 276 Course Title Credits 1 Course Highlights
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Total Credit Hours
24Human Services at CLC
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*Cost includes tuition and other fees, including books and materials before financial aid is applied, such as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
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